What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Counsel position at SCIEX?
Bring more to life.Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At SCIEX, one of Danaher’s 15 operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.The Intellectual Property Counsel position is responsible for protecting SCIEX’s innovations by procuring and managing intellectual property rights of SCIEX and managing freedom to operate thereof.This position reports to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and is part of the Legal Department located in Framingham, MA and will be an on-site role.In this role, you will have the opportunity to : Serve as trusted counsel on all IP issues (with a particular focus on invention mining, patentability, patent prosecution and freedom to operate), locally and globally, by giving solid and practical IP legal advice.Align IP strategies with business and strategic plans.Lead outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications.Negotiate, draft, and review agreements such as licenses, research agreements, collaboration agreements, confidentiality agreements and material transfer agreements.Conduct freedom to operate assessments on emerging technology.Provide educational presentations and other training on IP matters to SCIEX employees.Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.The essential requirements of the job include : Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.Active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Experience in biology, chemistry, and physics with working knowledge of software. Alternatively, experience in software with working knowledge of life sciences.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in either a law firm or as in-house counsel is required.It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in : 1 – 2 years of experience as in-house counsel is preferred.Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr
